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Albert Nobbs
2011 113 min United States of America, France, Ireland, United Kingdom R 18+
★6.7
Drama
Director: Rodrigo García
🎭 Based on
«The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs»
bySimone Benmussa
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Description
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$3.01M
Worldwide:
$5.63M
Starring
Glenn Close
Actor
Mia Wasikowska
Actor
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Actor
Awards
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2011
— Sebastian Prize
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Actress (Drama)
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Original Song
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012
— Best Supporting Actress
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2011
— Sebastian Prize
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Albert Nobbs is a polarizing period drama that earns praise for its meticulous aesthetic and Glenn Close’s lead performance while facing criticism for a disjointed, emotionally distant narrative. While some viewers find the film’s measured pace and tragic themes compelling, others reject it as an inert and hollow experience.
| Acting | Glenn Close delivers a daring, physically transformative performance that serves as the film's central anchor. | |
| Production | The production design and costumes create a highly authentic, atmospheric reconstruction of 19th-century life. | |
| Pacing | The slow, deliberate pacing appeals to those who appreciate a contemplative tone, but leaves others feeling bored or detached. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being disjointed, with abrupt tonal shifts and a lack of emotional buildup for key plot developments. | |
| Emotion | The protagonist's characterization divides viewers, with some finding his fragility and isolation tragic and others viewing him as an unengaging or blank cipher. |